Joan J. McNamara, of Levittown, died on Dec. 22, 2000. She taught at Jonas Salk Middle School retiring after 21 years. Wife of James. Mother of James Jr., Paul, Regina Campbell and John. Grandmother of 13. Arrangements were made by the C.S. Bartholomew & Son Funeral Home, Bellmore. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Bernard's RC Church. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery.

Helen Graves (nee Hoffman), of Wilmington, NC, formerly of Levittown, died on Dec. 18, 2000. Daughter of Annie Mae Harris and the late Robert T. Hoffman Sr. Wife of the late John. Mother of David, Beverly, Richard and Kimberly. Sister of Shirley Caldwell (Jerry), Ruby Poarch (Bob) and the late R.T. Hoffman Jr. Sister-in-law of Geneva Hoffman Bessmer. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Interment LI National Cemetery. Contributions can be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 725-A Wellington Ave., Wilmington, NC 28401.

Jack Louis Transou, of Levittown, died on Dec. 21, 2000. Son of Plez and Marjorie (nee Solferino). Brother of Max. Grandson of Marjorie J. and Louis P. Solferino and Plez A and Diane J. Transou. Nephew of many aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements were made by the Charles J. O'Shea Funeral Home, East Meadow. Funeral Mass at St. Bernard's RC Church. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery.